- Cost of Living
- Germany
- South Africa
- Cologne
- Benoni
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cologne (Germany) and Benoni (South Africa)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €9.14 (R 122) | - | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.58 (R 88) | R 30 | 192% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.34 (R 58) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (R 11.46) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.24 (R 30) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (R 30) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (R 50) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (R 30) | - | - |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.96 (R 26) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (R 12.00) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.64 (R 89) | R 80 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.46 (R 19.42) | R 15 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (R 19.97) | R 10 | 100% |
| Housing | 145% | ||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 145% more expensive than in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,314 (R 17,517) | R 6,000 | 192% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (R 1,676) | R 1,000 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €25 (R 333) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | €497 (R 6,626) | - | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €123 (R 1,639) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R 93) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10.57 (R 141) | R 28 | 412% |
| Clothes | 44% | ||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 44% more expensive than in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €81 (R 1,083) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €32 (R 428) | R 250 | 71% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 (R 962) | - | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €90 (R 1,198) | R 250 | 379% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,965 (R 279,415) | R 227,350 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (R 21) | R 10.50 | 98% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €71 (R 950) | R 1,500 | 37% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €16.82 (R 224) | - | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9 (R 120) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.14 (R 42) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.90 (R 25) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.42 (R 32) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.57 (R 21) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (R 16.95) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17.43 (R 232) | - | - |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Benoni (South Africa) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (R 310) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.14 (R 228) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (R 798) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €44 (R 590) | R 360 | 64% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.21 (R 96) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 (R 36) | R 20 | 82% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €1.74 (R 23) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | €140 (R 1,868) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R 1.32) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €49 (R 657) | R 250 | 163% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.07 (R 68) | - | - |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,073 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Benoni (South Africa)
For example, you would need at least R 19,356
(€1,452)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
R 15,625
in Benoni.